Chelsea is a wealthy neighbourhood of west London. This area isn’t really frequented by tourists as it is far from the major sites; it is nice to walk and roam its pretty streets, feeling like a (rich) Londoner for a few hours. The wealth is more noticeable on King’s Road, the main shopping street with its luxury boutiques. But it is easy to escape the crowds by walking randomly on the streets surrounding the main artery. We made some great discoveries.

Cadogan Square: Ce magnifique square aux immeubles de briques rouges nous donne soudain l’impression d’être à Amsterdam. / This beautiful square of red brick buildings suddenly gave us the impression of being in Amsterdam.Pavillion Road: Une rue charmante avec de jolies maisons colorées. / A charming street with lovely colourful houses.Royal Hospital: Cet hôpital, fondé par le roi Charles II en 1682 pour accueillir les vétérans et s’inspirant de l’hôtel des Invalides à Paris, fut construit selon les plans de Christopher Wren. Cet hôpital est encore une maison de retraite pour 300 soldats britanniques. La salle à manger est magnifique et les murs sont gravés de la très longue liste de toutes les batailles auxquelles l’Angleterre a participé. / The hospital, founded by King Charles II in 1682 to accommodate veterans and inspired by the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, was designed by Christopher Wren. This hospital is still a retirement home for 300 British soldiers. The dining room is beautiful and the walls are engraved with the very long list of all the battles in which England participated.Tryon Street: Un pub au bout de la rue; quoi de plus britannique! / A pub at the end of the street; couldn’t be more British!Tite Street: Nous avons été fascinés par les beaux escaliers de ces chics maisons de Chelsea. / We were fascinated by the beautiful stairs of these stylish houses in Chelsea.Smith Terrace & Bywater Street: Le coup de coeur de notre balade dans Chelsea: deux rues aux petites maisons colorées. / We loved these colourful streets that we came across on our stroll in Chelsea. Chelsea Embankment: La Tamise fait partie de la vie quotidienne des Londoniens et il est toujours agréable de s’y retrouver. / The Thames is an important part of the daily life of Londoners and it is always enjoyable to walk along its side for a while.